This space is the epitome of a stylish abode. Agghh, it makes me sick with envy! It's minimal and glamourous, warm and cool, cozy and clean. The attention to detail is perfectly divine. What gets me excited about this space is the vintage lines - an ode to the mid-century modern design I adore, but the look is mused with regent glamour which gives the space such rich texture.
Unfortunately these are random photos I saved to my desktop and have no memory of where I found them.
Cloud Berry is a Scandinavian online boutique that sources out high quality ethical and environmentally friendly products. Many of their products are design icons rich in Scandinavian heritage.
Littala Kastehelmi Bowl : Designed in 1964 by Oiva Toikka
Le Klint Joker : Designed in 1970 by Christian Raeder
If you're planning a visit to the Okanagan (maybe checking out the wine festival) you have got to stop at "Object Orange." A store entirely dedicated to the Mid Century Modern Home. Oh swoon, it is absolutely amazing! I just wanted to roll around in all of its' mid century modern glory. The collection of pieces he carries are in amazing condition, of the best quality and totally unique. You'll be able to find some rare gems, and there's more than just furniture, there's art work, jewelry, pottery, electronics and lighting. The prices are right!
There's enough teak, chrome, vinyl, lucite and coloured glass to melt the pickiest of purchasers. You'll find a ton of photos and information on Object Oranges' Facebook page. Object Orange is located at 110 Cannery Lane in The Arts District - Kelowna
Images from: Kijiji & Object Orange
Some of my favourite belongings I've found at thrift stores. So I've opted to show you my latest thrift store find - and it's a beauty! A weight scale from Sears Harmony House.
Harmony House was a brand of home furnishings and decor released by Sears in the 1940's. It was an interior decorating scheme made up of 18 harmonizing colours. The palette included colours like: parchment ivory, federal gold, valley rose, jubilee peach and mint green. All colours in the palette we're available in light, medium and dark shades. You would have been able to furnish you entire home in a Harmony House scheme, including appliances, wallpaper, table lamps, clothing hamper, shower curtains and slip covers. It was everything you needed!
Harmony House Weight Scale - $3
Last night my cousin and I spent hours winding our way through Target ...and it was wonderful! I am absolutely smitten with Liberty Of London for Target. The paisley prints, the softs pastels, the clean contrast of black and white. Everything about it evokes charm and sophistication, while Target keeps it inexpensive and fun. Liberty is rather lady like, but slap a dash in any room and you'd have instant charm. The paisley prints evoke memories of the sixties, while the flower prints remind me of my mothers english garden, and all the colour combination are punchy without being over powering.
I really like big letters! They remind me of 1930's theatre marquee letters, changing each individual letter by hand in preparation for a new show. Or what about the signage used outside of 1950's diners, think of LA car hops and girls on roller skates. Maybe I'm just a romantic nostalgist for large letters, a girl can dream.
Urban Outfitter Marquee - $178 US
Etsy Hindsvit - Wood Letter S - $95
Vancouver is in the midst of Olympic mania, everywhere you look there is something interesting to see. Last night I couldn't help but notice that the Vancouver Art Gallery has an enormous hand painted botanical mural placed across the front of the entire gallery! The colours were rich and warm; red, orange and rose. The mural is by the artist Michael Lin and measures nearly 6000 square feet. A pleasant reminder of the summer to come and the inspiration for todays blog post - botanical prints. It's maintenance free greenery.
Vintage Russian New Years Postcard. English:Russia
When we first moved into our new home, we didn't own much and we didn't have the funds to buy brand new top quality pieces. But as it turned out, we didn't have to go far to find a bargain on some used top quality pieces. Our first, and one my favourite purchases (an adjustable vintage arc lamp - $24) came from a local shop called Uniquely Green Home Decor.
Uniquely Green isn't just a home decor shop, it's a consignment shop with an emphasis on local artists, recycled materials and quality furnishings. I spoke with owner Victoria Biggs and she shared some of her thoughts on buying trends, and the importance of making environmentally responsible purchases.
ALI: What was your motivation behind opening a home decor consignment shop?
VICTORIA: I opened our store 9 years ago and called it "Uniquely Yours Furniture on Consignment." It was challenging to find good used furniture at that time. The internet wasn't as accessible and Craigs List didn't exsist. I often wished there were stores that carried high end furniture that busy people with families and jobs could easily access. I've always loved used furniture, antiques, quality well built wood products, and shopping for treasures. There just weren't any furniture or household decor stores around that you could spend hours browsing in. It was a good fit for me.
ALI: Since you first opened, what changes have you seen in buying trends?
VICTORIA: Craigs List has become a household name, buying on the internet has increased ten-fold and recycling has become a way of life. The interest has really increased on items made from recycled goods, to the point where you can't tell the difference between a manufactured item and an item made from recycled materials. There is a lot more awareness and support around products made locally and made from sustainable (our soy candles) or biodegradeable products (the plastic bags we carry) or even reusable (our bum genius diapers).
ALI: Do you think that this latest movement in buying green is just a trend or do you feel that people really understand the changes we need to make?
VICTORIA: One only has to look at all the damage and pollution we as a society have created in the past 100 years comparitively to the last 1500 years - to know that recycling, reusing and buying "green" must become a way of life for everyone everywhere. It is a universal challenge that requires a universal solution. It's an exciting time for new products, new inventions and creativity.
ALI: Does Uniquely Green carry a specific style of furniture & home decor?
VICTORIA: Our store standards require that our used furniture & furnishings be in mint condition & that we have a market for them. We prefer our new green lines to be locally made and purchased. We have unique items all the time from jewelry to antiques and high end dining room suites. I love some of the vintage Sherman jewellry we have, as well as the Vintage Remix Jewelry from Dotted Loop - a designer in Vancouver who remixes vintage jewelry and has been showcased in "Elle" and "Fashion Magazine."
ALI: How much of your own home have you decorated with furniture from consignment?
VICTORIA: My entire house has been furnished with furniture, decor, rugs and pictures from our store. My son-in-law laughs at me because sometimes I leave the prices underneath certain pieces of furniture, that way I know what I paid when I switch them up and re-consign them for a new piece, or a new look! Hundreds of our customers brag that they've purchased their favourite piece from our store and love the looks they have achieved re-decorating on a budget. In fact, our customers coined the phrase "Uniquely Chic" to describe their decorating style from Uniquely Green. The best benefit of consigning is you can bring in items you already own and are tired of, and buy new items from us by using the money in your Uniquely Green account - never having to pay a cent. It's a beautiful thing and a win/win for the environment, for your home, for your style and for the community at large. How great is that!
Uniquely Green Home Decor is located at: 20241 Fraser Hwy. Langley B.C Telephone: 604-530-6765 / Website: www.uniquelygreen.ca
On the hunt for vintage fabric I came across "Hazel and Hunter" on Etsy. Julie is the mastermind behind all of the rescued furniture. Based out of Montreal she's turning forgotten vintage and antique pieces into centre pieces for your home. Here are a few of my favorites.
Simone Victorian Chair - $430
Montmartre Pillow - $42
Nico Mid-Century Teak - $120
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